Virtual Learning/Working Resources
NYC Outward Bound Schools Resources
Online Learning Tools
- EL Education
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EL Education K-8 Language Arts Curriculum: a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum, including the K-2 Skills Block, available online as an Open Education Resource. (If you are currently using the curriculum, check out this detailed guidance for virtual learning).
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Models of Excellence: the world’s largest digital library of high-quality student projects includes information on how to create projects in and out of the classroom.
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EL Education Resource Library: a searchable library of EL Education’s high quality instructional resources on implementing our Core Practices.
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Videos about Crew: a subset of the 288 videos available through our website.
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Leaders of Their Own Learning: a bestselling education book full of strategies to help students take responsibility for their own learning.
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- NYC Department of Education Learn at Home
- Coronavirus Resources: Teaching, Learning and Thinking Critically – New York Times
- Scholastic Learn at Home – grades 6+
- Actively Learn – curriculum units from 6th-12th grade
- Khan Academy
- CommonLit
- Illustrative Mathematics
- Zearn math
Apps
- Marco Polo – to help Crew stay connected
- Best messaging apps – Common Sense Education
- Virtual field trips apps & websites – Common Sense Education
Educational Games
- Sporcle
- Typing Games
- Coding
- FunBrain
- Riddles and brain teasers for Crew
- Origami tutorial
Podcasts
- 10 must-listen podcasts for teens and tweens
- 40 growth mindset podcasts for kids, teens and parents
- 40 best educational podcasts
Articles
- Helping teachers and students make the switch to remote learning – Microsoft 365
- Distance learning solutions – UNESCO
- Resources for learning at home when schools close – TNTP
- Give us 7 days, we’ll help you get your work done – New York Times
- Time management for students
- Tips on cultivating tiny habits for personal transformation
College-Related Resources
- AP Exams and Updates
- National Association for College Admissions Counseling
- Changes in college admission events, deposit dates, etc.
- Colleges with new deposit dates
- Several colleges have changed their deposit date to June 1, 2020
- Virtual college admissions events
- College Board update: SAT
- College Board is canceling the May 2, 2020, SAT administration. Makeup exams for the March 14 administration (scheduled March 28) are also canceled.
- ACT update
- ACT has rescheduled its April 4 national test date to June 13 across the U.S. in response to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
- College Essay Guy
- Ethan Sawyer is a nationally recognized college essay expert and sought-after speaker. His website features some free resources.
- FAFSA Guide
Emergency Services
- NYS Coronavirus hotline: 1-888-364-3065
- NYC food pantries
- Food and Nutrition Service guidance on human pandemic response
- Emergency funds for NYC undocumented youth and families during COVID-19
Physical & Mental Health Resources
- COVID-19 Data Pack
- Coronavirus racism infected my high school – New York Times
- Coronavirus anxiety toolkit
- Five ways to view coverage of the coronavirus – American Psychological Association
- Parent/caregiver guide to helping families cope with coronavirus – National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Responding to children’s emotional needs during times of crisis – American Academy of Pediatrics
- Self-compassion break – Greater Good in Action
- Managing anxiety and stress during coronavirus – CDC
- Need to Talk? COVID-19 resources
- Mindfulness for teens
- How to protect your mental health during ‘social distancing’ – TalkSpace
- Prompts and exercises for introspection
- Good News Network
- 7-minute work-out
- 20-minute yoga for teens
- Boost your immune system – New York Times
- Tips to stay healthy while working from home – Entrepreneur
- How to protect yourself from coronavirus while grocery shopping – Consumer Reports
Technology & Hardware Needs
- NYC Department of Education remote learning device request
- Companies offering free WiFi
- WiFi hot spots in NYC
The following organizations are offering free software that can be used for virtual Crew and other student/staff meetings:
Resources for Parents
- Explaining coronavirus to kids – NPR
- Parenting during COVID-19 – Psychology Today
- How should parents prepare for coronavirus, school closures, and getting anything done? – EdNavigator
- Kids and COVID-19: What parents should know – Yale School of Medicine
- Preventing the spread of coronavirus in homes and residential communities – CDC
- How to protect yourself from coronavirus while grocery shopping – Consumer Reports